You are invited to join us for these programs designed to provide insight and information about topics relevant to our community.

Details and registration available at wkhs.com, ‘Classes & Events,’ or by calling (318) 212-8225.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Shaking the Sodium from Your Diet and Living with CHF

An informative seminar that addresses the needs of those with chronic heart failure.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Those who are experiencing heart failure, or signs and symptoms of chronic cardiopulmonary disease.

Tuesday, July 7, 2 p.m. WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B, 2400 Hospital Drive

Wednesday, July 15, 1 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

All sessions are free. Please register in advance.

JOINT REPLACEMENT CAMP

Designed for those who are considering or who have scheduled total hip or total knee replacement surgery. The Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from preadmission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation.

Tuesday, July 7, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.

Tuesday, July 21, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203 For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.

SUPPORT GROUPS AT WILLIS-KNIGHTON

Support groups at Willis-Knighton are provided at no cost to the participants. Reservations are required.

CANCER

Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway

Lunch provided for all noon meetings.

General Cancer Support Group

Tuesdays, Noon

4th Floor Conference Room

This support group is designed to help patients and their loved ones discuss the emotional challenges and other concerns often faced by patients with cancer.

Look Good, Feel Better

Monday, July 6, 11:30 a.m.

4th Floor Conference Room

This two-hour, hands-on workshop includes a 12-step skin care/makeup application process, demonstration of options for dealing with hair loss and nail techniques. Patients also use and take home complimentary cosmetic kits in their appropriate skin tones with helpful instruction booklets.

Coping with…Cancer and Finances

Wednesday, July 8, Noon

2nd Floor Conference Room

This workshop is designed to provide patients with the tools needed to successfully navigate cancer and its treatments while helping patients transition into survivorship.

Woman to Woman: Sexuality

Wednesday, July 22, Noon

2nd Floor Conference Room

This educational workshop gives female cancer patients information on cancer related issues that will be of value before, during and after cancer treatment. Patients will also have the opportunity to discuss their concerns with knowledgeable healthcare professionals.

BEREAVEMENT

Offers information and support for people experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Adults: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.

Willis-Knighton Hospice of Louisiana, 616 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport

Children & Adolescents: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Call for appointment.

HEART DISEASE

Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiovascular Support Group

A monthly group discussion of topics related to women with heart disease.

Thursday, July 2, Noon

WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road

Presenters: Dot Quigley, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Merikay Ringer, Ph.D., spokesperson from WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.

Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m.

WK Bossier Wellness Center, Cardiac Rehab Education Room, 2450 Hospital Drive

Presenters: Rhonda Curtis, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Susan Miller, spokesperson from WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.

Tuesday, July 21, Noon

WK Pierremont Health Center Room 203 8001 Youree Drive

Presenters: Bethany Falcon, exercise specialist, and Merikay Ringer, Ph.D., a spokesperson from WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease. Free. Reservations requested

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Tuesday, July 7, 6:15 p.m.

Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

PARKINSON’S

Friday, July 10, 1 p.m.

Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

STROKE

Tuesday, July 14, 2 p.m.

Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

FIBROMYALGIA

Tuesday, July 21, Noon

Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

LYMPHEDEMA

Monday, July 27, Noon

WK Cancer & Lymphedema Therapy Clinic 2403 Greenwood Road

MAINTAIN YOUR INDEPENDENCE

You love your independence and the freedom to join friends for a spur-of-the-moment bridge game or Saturday afternoon matinee. But you don’t want the hassle and expense of keeping up a home. When you move to The Oaks of Louisiana, you can be as independent as you like and free your schedule and your finances to focus on a better quality of life. With our emphasis on wellness, social activity, dining and fun, you’ll understand why residents here wish they had moved earlier. Join us for our “Maintain Your Independence Open House,” Sunday, July 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Clubhouse at The Oaks. Visit with some of our residents and hear how they celebrate independence and freedom year-round and tour the campus to see what appeals to you. Cost: FREE.

600 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, LA | (318) 212-OAKS (6257) | oaksofla.com

Lectures and Seminars

Well Worth It Series

The History of the Shreveport Little Theatre

Guest Speaker: Bobby Darrow, managing and artistic director of SLT

Friday, July 24, 3 p.m. Ballroom, Tower at The Oaks

Bobby Darrow, managing and artistic director at Shreveport Little Theatre, will share with residents and community guests the history of what is considered the oldest continuously producing community theater in America. The 170-seat theater’s Rural English architecture style is iconic to longtime Shreveporters and the theater’s ability to not only survive but thrive despite two major fires is testament to the community’s enjoyment of first-rate theater productions on Margaret Place. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

Book Review

Princes at War: The Bitter Battle Inside Britain’s Royal Family in the Darkest Days of WWII

Guest Speaker: Marilyn Joiner, director of marketing and public relations at Willis-Knighton Health System

Tuesday, July 21, 3:30 p.m.

Chapel at The Oaks

This offering by Deborah Cadbury is a riveting account of the critical events of the late 1930s and the Second World War, focusing on the struggle inside Britain’s Royal family after the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. It is the story of their hardships and the hardships of Edward’s successor, his younger brother George VI, as he and his queen prepare for the invasion of Europe. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.